Medieval Iron Anti-Cavalry Caltrop Group

13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (434 grams total, 90-94 mm).

A group of eight iron anti-cavalry caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1971-1972.
From the collection of the vendor's father.
Property of a London, UK, collector.

Literature

Cf. Žákovský, P., ‘Caltrop. Contribution to the knowledge of one neglected weapon’ in Studia Minora Facultatis Philosophicae Universitatis Brunensis, M 12-13, 2007-2008, pp.115-132, fig.9, no.4 (type 3 of Žákovský classification).

CONDITION

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